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"Mustangs in the Field" is a new podcast sharing stories from graduates of Milwaukie High School and the Milwaukie Academy of the Arts that explores the personal identities of our guests, then and now, and the challenges they experienced along the way in


    • May 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Craig Mitchelldyer '98 - Professional Photographer/Substitute Teacher: Failures = Experiences = Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 28:54


    Learn how Craig's transitioned from "class clown" to ambitious student journalist to professional photographer and, now, substitute teacher. Season 2: MB 8 - 3 OV ("Both" selected 3/5 of the time) Season 1: MB 12 - 4 OV Appearances by Class: 2016 = 1, 2012 = 1, 2011 = 3 2009 = 5, 2008 = 2, 2007 = 1, 2006 = 1, 2005 = 2, 2003 = 2, 2000 = 1, 1998 = 1, 1994 = 1 Appearance by Gender: Female identifying - 12 Male identifying - 12

    Tarra McCarthy'07 - Non-Profit Director of Development: Advocate for Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 32:43


    Join us for this super authentic conversation about hope, resilience, and recovery as we learn about the 4D Recovery program, their Gratitude Night, and the Harmony Academy where students can go for assistance and a more positive environment. Season 2: MB 8 - 3 OV ("Both" selected 3/5 of the time) Season 1: MB 12 - 4 OV Appearances by Class: 2016 = 1, 2012 = 1, 2011 = 3 2009 = 5, 2008 = 2, 2007 = 2, 2006 = 1, 2005 = 2, 2003 = 2, 2000 = 1 1994 = 1 Appearance by Gender: Female identifying - 13 Male identifying - 11

    Kaliko Castille '05 - Non-Profit Director of Development to Candidate: Building Dreams with Intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 50:39


    Learn about Kaliko's path from non-profit to state representative candidate by utilizing a "practical dreamer" approach to developing and achieving goals towards creating a more just community. Shout out by Kaliko to Ms. Lacy, Ms. Seibel & Mr. Buckles. Season 2: MB 7 - 3 OV ("Both" selected 3/5 of the time) Season 1: MB 12 - 4 OV Appearances by Class: 2016 = 1, 2012 = 1, 2011 = 3 2009 = 5, 2008 = 2, 2007 = 1, 2006 = 1, 2005 = 2, 2003 = 2, 2000 = 1 1994 = 1 Appearance by Gender: Female identifying - 12 Male identifying - 11

    Travis Sigler '11 - Meadmaker/Leatherworker: Building Community through Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 51:11


    Join Travis and me as we discuss the transition from "nerd" to community builder by following his passion to establish Wyrd Leather & Mead and building a community for the friends of "middle earth" while welcoming all.  Shout out by Travis to Mr. Fell and the entire professional Wyrd Leather & Mead family. Season 2:  MB 6 - 3 OV ("Both" selected 3/5 of the time) Season 1:  MB 12 - 4 OV Appearances by Class: 2016 = 1, 2012 = 1, 2011 = 3 2009 = 5, 2008 = 2, 2007 = 1, 2006 = 1, 2005 = 1, 2003 = 2, 2000 = 1 1994 = 1 Appearance by Gender: Female identifying - 12 Male identifying - 10

    Macaihah Broussard '12 - Art Director: Lifting while Climbing in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 43:31


    Hear from Wieden + Kennedy NYC Art Director Macaihah Broussard about working through discomfort with patience and learning to lift others as he climbs to the top of his profession in New York City. Shout-outs to Ms. Moe and the Wilkins Family! Season 2:  MB 5 - 3 OV ("Both" selected 3/5 of the time) Season 1:  MB 12 - 4 OV

    Jessica '12 & Seth Coverstone '11 - Hungry and Humble Family Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 43:17


    There is no better way to get back to podcasting for the Mustang Family than to spend time with a young Mustang Family. Join me on this chat with soccer star turned star mom and soldier turned tradesman as we discuss intentionally building a solid family base to achieve success. Shout outs to Coach Hyde (a.k.a. math teacher Ms. Sanchez), retired MAA science teacher Mr. Blacksmith, and drama teacher Mr. Walker. Season 2: MB 4 - 2 OV Season 1: MB 12 - 4 OV

    Jacque Dixon '00 - Educator: Teen Parent to Social Justice Advocate & Educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 47:15


    Join the conversation where Jacque shares the challenges of growing up as a Chicano teen-parent in the late 90s and her journey towards becoming a Social Justice Advocate and Educator. Season 2: MB 2 - 2 OV Season 1: MB 12 - 4 OV

    Sam (Cunningham) Buckmier '06 - Circus Performer: Dancing to the Big Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 35:54


    Hear from Sam as she shares how dance and determination have pushed her to achieve new heights in life and in the world of trapeze. Follow Sam on Instagram @sam.bumkmier Season 2: MB 1 - 2 OV Season 1: MB 12 - 4 OV

    Sue Johnson - Faculty Appreciation Series: Finding home and family at Milwaukie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 31:26


    Reminisce with Sue Johnson and feel the essence of "family" that has always been so important to the Mustang community. Season 2: MB 1 - 1 OV Season 1: MB 12 - 4 OV

    Mr. VanWinkle - Instrumental Music Director (Final episode of Season 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 34:59


    Listen to Mr. V share "one of the best decisions of his life", proudly recount the excellent conduct of his student, and living by example as a "life-long learner" in discussing his future horizon. MB 12 - 4 OV

    Pride Month Special: History of Milwaukie QSA + alumni retrospection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 34:02


    Learn a little bit about the history of Milwaukie QSA and hear from alumni Josh Green '06 and Steven Pendelton '20 who share some of the challenges they faced with discrimination and the steps they took to overcome those situations. Thank you so much Josh and Steven for your vulnerability and sharing. Thank you, Ms. Moody, the Milwaukie QSA, the staff & student Equity Teams, and all the current and past staff members that have helped our Milwaukie community evolve to become a better place.

    Hannah & Wouter '09 - Economist & Accountant: International dreams to Mustang love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 34:41


    Hannah (Haugen) & Wouter share their international experiences, the rockstar service lifestyle of an accountant and an economist, and learning to love each other while on separate continents. Shout out to Bill Haugen & Family. MB 12 - 3 OV

    Pavle Jovanovic '11 - Construction Business Owner: Exchange Student experience and the Mustang Family

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 23:00


    Join Pavle and me as we discuss the reality of being a business owner, the value of a strong father figure, and the supportive nature of the American school system. Shout out to Mr. Prenger, Mr. Bracy, and the Sitz Family. MB 10 - 3 OV

    Wendy Serrano '08 - Robert Bosch Fellow: Create community wherever you are (even in Germany)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 49:42


    Join Wendy and me as we discuss the importance of creating community (whether in Milwaukie or Germany), the language of dreams, taking risks, and naming/embracing your identities. Shout out to Stacy Cordova, Dr. Ivonne Guerra, Ms. McKercher, Mr. Moseley, & Ariane from Clackamas Community College MB 9 - 3 OV

    Leslie Villacis Gutierrez '16 - Medical Assistant: Family & gratitude as keystones for serving others

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 33:28


    Join Leslie as she graciously recounts her experience while in high school and providing perspective about the reality of a medical professional. Shout out to Dr. Iaboni. MB 8 - 3 OV

    Tim Chu '09 - Surgical Technician: Failing forward, navigating the world as an introvert and dealing with Asian hate.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 30:59


    "Your best teacher is your last mistake." Tim Chu and I drill down some specific challenges of being an introvert, struggling with the goal/expectation to be more outgoing, learning from failure, and the up-close reality of dealing with the current wave of attacks on the Asian community as a Chinese-American person. MB 7 - 3 OV

    Dr. Becca Rosenberg (Adams) '08 - Physician: Solving puzzles and loving what you do for a living.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 30:47


    Join the conversation as Becca and Aguilar discuss the importance of "asking for what you want", solving puzzles, and the fact that it is ok to reevaluate and be good at something other than what you have always been good at. Shout out to Dan Williamson (and the "Navy Seals"). MB 6 - 3 OV

    Ben Vermillion '07 - Pharmacist: The importance of meeting folks where they are and "pressing on"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 43:29


    Introverts unite as Ben & I discuss finding the value of meeting folks where they are in their situation, uncovering constructive feedback from negative delivery, and "pressing on" with the best course of action to help patients in need. MB 5 - 3 OV

    Chancee Stumpf '09 - Flight Attendant: Soaring to Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 29:15


    Chancee and I discuss defining success, the ability to find happiness in your career now while looking forward to future goals, and finding community. MB 5 - 2 OV

    Pearl (Megan Brown) '09 - Barber: Navigating the barbering world as a woman & the Unicorn Experience of being a MAA/MHS/SSC graduate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 24:52


    Pearl and I discuss the value of discomfort and self-empowerment as a queer woman in the barber world and explore the Unicorn experience of the MAA/MHS/SSC opportunity. Shout out to Mr. Moseley. MB 4 - 2 OV

    Kami Bracy (Aguilar)'94 - School Counselor: Discussing Passion and Service as a School Counselor & the Mustang Scholarship Fund Chairperson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 36:40


    Join Kami Bracy (now Kami Aguilar) as she describes how dedicated educators inspire passion and service while giving shout-outs to Ms. O'Malley and various teachers. (We're looking at you, science department). MB 1-1 OV

    Kelsey Campbell '03 - Olympic Wrestler: Pioneer, Olympian, WorldChanger.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 37:12


    Kelsey and I discuss gender equity, the lessons of failure, surviving as an amateur Olympic athlete, and the culture of inclusivity that exists at Milwaukie. Shout outs to Robert Lippi, Shari Linn, Roy Pittman, and her US National Team coaches. Instagram @iamkelseycampbelll Twitter @worldchanger55 MB 2-2 OV

    Rolando Cruz '05 - Product Manager: Desde Mexico, to Milwaukie, a Nike.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 31:44


    Rolando and I discuss the strategy of code-switching, embracing discomfort, the eclectic diversity of Milwaukie, and above all R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Shout outs to Dr. Aeylin Summer, Jen Seibel, and Cheryl Myers, Oregon's current Deputy Secretary of State. MB 2-1 OV

    Mustangs in the Field (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 0:30


    Pilot/mini-career bio (Mr. Aguilar) - School Counselor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 18:53


    Mr. Aguilar shares some personal struggles with identity and his path to becoming a school counselor. MB 0-1 OV

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